Attendance & Pastoral Support Officer - Immediate Start

Empowering Learning Ltd; Tameside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking an experienced Education Welfare Officer to join a secondary school in Tameside on a full-time, temporary basis from 2nd November 2026. The assignment initially lasts six weeks with potential extension, working to improve student attendance and provide pastoral support.

You will address attendance issues directly with students, develop attendance plans, and collaborate with parents and school staff to remove barriers to regular attendance while supporting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Education Welfare, attendance, pastoral or student support role.
• Experience supporting young people with attendance or engagement difficulties.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence communicating with parents and handling sensitive conversations professionally.
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage their own workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to address persistent and recurring absence.
• Support the development and implementation of individual attendance plans.
• Identify barriers to attendance and help students work towards returning to regular school attendance.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to encourage improved attendance.
• Build positive relationships with students and families while managing sensitive situations professionally.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to monitor attendance and identify students requiring additional support.
• Provide consistent pastoral guidance, encouragement and follow-up to improve student engagement.

Skills

Education Welfare experience

Student support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attendance issues handling

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking an experienced Education Welfare Officer to join a secondary school in Tameside on a full-time, temporary basis from 2nd November 2026. The assignment initially lasts six weeks with potential extension, working to improve student attendance and provide pastoral support.

You will address attendance issues directly with students, develop attendance plans, and collaborate with parents and school staff to remove barriers to regular attendance while supporting